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Off-campus studies abroad or in the United States are available
as semester programs. Students may study at Oak Ridge National
Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as part of the Oak Ridge Science
Semester Program; or the University of Wales, Swansea, in
their science, mathematics or engineering departments. Students
also can participate in summer research programs in research universities,
national laboratories or industrial laboratories. These programs
help students broaden their contact with eminent scientists from
around the world.
Independent study in physical science, chemistry or mathematics
offers students the chance to receive college credit for work on
individual projects dealing with engineering problems. These projects
may be research collaborations with faculty or problems designed
by the student. Outside support is available for some areas of
study. For example, Ripon College is a member of the NASA-supported
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Ripon students can apply for
scholarships and research grants to pursue specialized projects
in aerospace studies.
Cooperative programs
Ripon College has formal programs with Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Washington University
in St. Louis. Students are free to pursue entrance to other institutions
as well.
Three years of study at Ripon College followed by two years
of engineering study at either school leads to an A.B. degree from
Ripon and an engineering bachelor’s degree from the engineering
school. Some students opt to complete the A.B. degree at Ripon
in four years and study engineering at the graduate level.
The faculty
advising committee will assist students in their application process
and make students aware of requirements and demands of engineering
schools and prospective employers.
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